The decline of the midsize sedan: Why there will soon be just 5 nameplates in U.S.
The once-hypercompetitive segment has shrunk rapidly, falling victim to innovations in vehicle packaging and changing consumer tastes......»»
5 cool changes on the 2025 Acura MDX
Acura's 2025 MDX midsize crossover will offer a fully loaded Type S variant, two A-Spec trims, and substantial design and technology upgrades......»»
Tesla back on top in global EV sales after BYD"s Q1 decline
BYD's 43 percent quarterly drop means Tesla took back the title of world's biggest EV seller with first-quarter deliveries of 386,810, a decline of 20 percent from the previous quarter. BYD sold 300,114 EVs in the first quarter......»»
Tesla deliveries drop 8.5 percent year over year in first decline since 2020
Tesla stock price continued its fall today and is down 33 percent in 2024. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Tesla delivered 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, an 8.5 percent drop compared to the f.....»»
GM: Q1 sales slip 1.5% on lower fleet; retail up 6%
GM said short-term production constraints of midsize pickups and vans contributed to lower fleet sales in the first quarter......»»
Loop Capital cuts AAPL price target to $170 over weak iPhone demand
Projecting that Apple's annual revenue will decline in 2024, investment firm Loop Capital says iPhone demand is too soft.iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineupOther investment firms such as JP Morgan are predicting a recovery for Apple in China, while ones li.....»»
Tesla worries Wall Street about Q1 sales amid softer demand, high interest rates
Analysts lowered projections for this week’s deliveries report as the first quarter ended. Some on Wall Street are even braced for Tesla’s first sales decline since the early days of the pandemic. CEO Elon Musk didn't help matters......»»
Kia Forte rebadged the K4 in 4th-gen redesign
The fourth generation of Kia's popular compact sedan gets a sportier new look, technology upgrades and two GT-Line variants......»»
Study finds decline in the stability of water yield in watersheds
Extreme climatic events such as droughts, heat waves, and cold spells not only modify hydro-meteorological conditions but also alter the underlying characteristics (e.g., wildfires due to droughts changing the vegetation cover). Intense human activit.....»»
US pricing announced for the Polestar 4 EV; starts at $54,900
The midsize SUV will have up to 300 miles of range—but no rear windshield. Enlarge / The Polestar 4 went on sale in China late last year, then in Europe and Australia in January. Now it's North America's turn. (credit: Jonathan.....»»
Kia Forte rebadged K4 in fourth-gen redesign
The fourth generation of Kia's popular compact sedan gets a sportier new look, technology upgrades and two GT-Line variants......»»
Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles in U.S. over airbag defect
Subaru of America is recalling nearly 119,000 midsize crossovers and sedans in the U.S. for an issue that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash. .....»»
Antarctic sea ice near historic lows: Arctic ice continues decline
Sea ice at both the top and bottom of the planet continued its decline in 2024. In the waters around Antarctica, ice coverage shrank to near-historic lows for the third year in a row. The recurring loss hints at a long-term shift in conditions in the.....»»
Tesla trims EV output as market slows
While China passenger-vehicle sales in China increased 17 percent in the first two months of 2024, Tesla recorded a decline in shipments......»»
Tim Cook praises China as a production hub, amid Apple moves to lessen dependence
A state-owned newspaper has cited Tim Cook praising China as a production hub, during the CEO’s visit to the country for a new store opening. Cook’s remarks were made after Apple reported a 13% decline in revenue from China, with a recent mark.....»»
Audi pads EV lineup in U.S. with Q6 E-tron
The midsize Q6 E-tron is the first Audi model on Volkswagen Group's Premium Platform Electric architecture, which is shared with Porsche......»»
Good news for gray whales: "Unusual mortality event" declared over
It was a worrisome few years for North Pacific gray whales, with hundreds washing up dead on shorelines along the West Coast leading to an estimated 30% decline in their population......»»
Study finds pronghorn population declining due to human development
Global species diversity is in decline almost everywhere, largely due to human-driven development and resource use. Typically, conservation efforts have targeted the most endangered species, which can lead to some tough choices on how to balance limi.....»»
Porsche’s most powerful production car is an EV
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT takes Porsche's electric sedan to a new level of performance......»»
NHTSA probes nearly 251,000 Honda vehicles over unintended braking
The safety probe covers 2019-22 Honda Insight hybrid sedans and Honda Passport midsize crossovers......»»
Rivian reveals three new, smaller electric SUVs: The R2, R3, and R3X
The new EVs use Rivian's new midsize platform, and R2 deliveries begin in 2026. Enlarge / From left to right, the Rivian R2, Rivian R3, and Rivian R3X. (credit: Rivian) Today in California, Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scar.....»»